Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent on April 1, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent. However, some major insurers have confirmed prices will increase by as much as 4.1 per cent. Newsletters: Breaking … Read more
Payment and reporting dates over the Easter long weekend are set to shift for Centrelink customers. The revised dates accommodate for branch closures affecting processing times and face-to-face appointments. Centrelink branches across Australia will be closing for the Good Friday public holiday on March 29 and the Easter Monday public holiday on April 1. Newsletters: … Read more
Sophie* moved to Australia to chase new opportunities and pursue her PhD when she found herself trapped in a violent relationship. On a student visa, she was ineligible for social services usually offered to victims of domestic violence. Reaching out to her university for support also fell flat. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe … Read more
Australia will spend more than $4.6 billion on a submarine nuclear reactor factory in the United Kingdom to ensure its new nuclear-powered fleet arrives on time. The 10-year deal will boost capacity at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby and bankroll the design costs of the boats that Australia will build. Defence Minister Richard Marles and … Read more
A new bill has been introduced into the Senate, arguing that airlines should pay customers for cancellations and delays. The Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Private Senators Bill was introduced by Coalition senators Bridget McKenzie and Dean Smith earlier this year and is currently being debated. “Australians deserve an aviation industry where planes take-off … Read more
Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees following an investigation into claims some staff helped attack Israel. Foreign Minister Penny Wong also announced a further $6 million in aid for the Gaza Strip after expressing horror at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave. The foreign minister in January … Read more
A TikTok posted on Tuesday has gone viral for highlighting that the Australian Government is offering millions of low and middle income earners up to $500 annually in “free” superannuation contributions — but there’s a catch. To get the cash boost deposited in their super fund after tax time, eligible Australians will need to fork … Read more
A monumental bungle has allowed 10 detainees who allegedly breached visa conditions to walk free. The cohort were among 149 criminal non-citizens released back into the community following the landmark and controversial NZYQ ruling by Australia’s highest court last year. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Major visa bungle allows detainees to walk free. Newsletters: Breaking news … Read more
Superannuation will be included in paid parental leave payments as the government unveils a national strategy to achieve gender equality. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will announce the reform and the strategy at the National Press Club on Thursday. The measure will come into effect on July 1, 2025 and follows the government’s pledge to expand … Read more
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent, in the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent, which will come into effect from April. More than 14 million Australians could be paying more for their health insurance … Read more
